Bluehearts (Buchnera americana) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Bluehearts

Buchnera americana

Overview

Bluehearts is a North American native herbaceous perennial wildflower that grows up to four feet in height. Its bright flowers are a vivid blue with a purple-blue hue, which gives rise to its name. It blooms in mid-summer and tolerates both full sun and partial shade conditions. This plant is drought-tolerant and prefers moist, dry-mesic soils. Deer and rabbits usually do not browse on this plant. It is a valuable pollinator for late-season butterflies and bees. Its flowers will self-seed in ideal growing conditions, making it very easy to propagate. Bluehearts offer striking beauty in the garden with its striking color.

Care Guide

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Watering

Minimal — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Sun, Partial Shade.

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Soil

Sand

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Pruning

Best pruned in August.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division, Layering Propagation

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Butterflies.

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